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Public record
September 30th, 2006
The following marriage licenses were recently filed in the Roosevelt County Courthouse:
—Miguel A. Hernandez, 23, and Deysi E. Hernandez, 20, both of Portales.
—Audencio M. Tovar, 20, and E...
Police blotter
September 30th, 2006
The following is a sampling of calls made to Portales police
dispatch during the past week:
Monday
—At 8:40 a.m., a caller reported items had been stolen from his construction site on West F...
Man shot outside Clovis eatery
September 30th, 2006
An adult male sustained multiple gunshot wounds to his leg midafternoon Friday outside a Clovis eatery, according to police.
A witness told police the shooting followed a verbal confrontation, acco...
Rams host Rattlers for homecoming game
September 28th, 2006
Portales Ram head coach Andy Correll wants the Rams to “stop stopping themselves.”
They’ll have that opportunity tonight, as the Rams (1-3) host the Tucumcari Rattlers (1-4) for Portales’ hom...
ENMU opens new broadcast center
September 28th, 2006
Many current and former Eastern New Mexico University Broadcast Center employees say it’s about time.
Today at 2 p.m., a ribbon will be cut on the new ENMU broadcast center, directly across from th...
Zias edge Dixie State
September 28th, 2006
Senior Megan Dozier scored in the first minute and junior Stephanie Sanchez provided solid play in goal, especially late, as the Eastern New Mexico University women’s soccer team held off Dixie Stat...
City starts grant application process
September 28th, 2006
The city of Portales is in the preliminary stages of applying for a Community Development Block Grants to improve streets in the north side of town.
The grant, if awarded, will provide funding to rep...
Corn crop shows good yield despite weather
September 28th, 2006
Fields of corn baked in the sun all summer, and late in the growing season, were pounded by rain. But local corn growers have reported good yields, despite less than desirable weather conditions.
“...
Forgetfulness can be sign of brain overload
September 28th, 2006
What kind of a child forgets their own parents’ wedding anniversary? A self-centered, ungrateful, spoiled brat, right? Or in my case, a normally organized and occasionally thoughtful daughter suffer...
Data is necessary when determining fact
September 28th, 2006
I was having a nice visit with the proprietor of Family Meats in his butcher shop in Caloundra, Queensland. His specialties included chopped beef and kidney pie makings, barbecue ronelli and lamb loin...
Perpetual fear means terrorists win war
September 28th, 2006
As we enter our fifth year in the so-called war on terror, we have reacted to the 9/11 attacks about as destructively to our deeply held principles as the terrorists could have hoped.
If Osama bin La...
Faith helps us get through life
September 28th, 2006
Does life ever seem to be one battle after another? Do you manage to survive one hurdle only to be confronted by another one? Welcome to the club.
The world has many problems we cannot deny. It see...
Greyhounds take ninth in rodeo
September 26th, 2006
Cousins Clay Kozba and Stetson Herrera accounted for all of Eastern New Mexico University’s scoring, leading the Greyhounds to a ninth-place finish with 155 points in the school’s College Daze Rod...
Elida News
September 26th, 2006
Memorial Fund
A memorial fund has been established at First Financial Credit in Portales in memory of Oscar Acosta for the Elida Baseball Program. Donations will be for improvements to the ball...
Floyd News
September 26th, 2006
Transitions
Birthdays
Friday: Cress Harvey
Sunday: Colton Pimpsner (2 years old)
Monday: Pat Griffith
Tuesday: Adam Burns
Upcoming Sports Schedule
Thursday the Floyd Lady Broncos Junior...
Lottery enables educational endeavors
September 26th, 2006
In December Kendall Sisneros of Albuquerque will be the first member on either side of her family to graduate from college.
She said it wouldn’t have been possible without the help of the Lottery S...
Insurance beneficiaries need clearly defined
September 26th, 2006
Service members, particularly Reserve and National Guard, might not understand yet how their military insurance has been enhanced to cover traumatic injury, whether suffered in war or at home even whi...
Joke provides no shortage of punch lines
September 26th, 2006
I’ll rarely say or write something amusing to friends that won’t result in some type of laughter, even if it’s out of pity.
Sometimes, I’ll get something I didn’t expect — an endorsement....
Chavez’s antics shouldn’t be taken lightly
September 26th, 2006
Despite the oppressive nature of his totalitarian government, Cuba’s Fidel Castro still gets a warm welcome in the United States by many American leftists.
But as Castro fades, the revolutionary l...
Transition under way at Cannon
September 25th, 2006
Cannon Air Force Base’s mission transition to the 16th Special Operations Wing has already begun, according to base commander Col. Scott West.
West, who has served as the 27th Fighter Wing’s comm...
Zias win in five against UT-Permian Basin
September 25th, 2006
ODESSA, Texas — The third time proved to be the charm for the Eastern New Mexico University volleyball team.
Junior outside hitter Jessie Macknicki had team highs of 20 kills and 27 digs as the Zia...
Hounds drop conference game to Midwestern State
September 25th, 2006
The Eastern New Mexico University men’s soccer team easily played better than it did in an early-season loss to Midwestern State at Wichita Falls, Texas.
Unfortunately for the Greyhounds, the resul...
United Way events calendar
September 25th, 2006
United Way of Eastern New Mexico is holding the “Changing Lives Showcase” to demonstrate how United Way contributions are working in the community. It will be taking place through the month of Oct...
High school pepped for homecoming
September 25th, 2006
Controlled chaos reigns as the Portales High School Student council prepares for the upcoming activities that will celebrate homecoming week.
Choosing the theme, Wild West, the student council has pl...
Lelei finishes 12th, Greyhounds third at NMSU meet
September 23rd, 2006
LAS CRUCES — Junior Nimrod Lelei finished sixth and sophomore Felix Boit was 12th in New Mexico State’s Kachina Classic cross country meet on Saturday, leading the Greyhounds to a third-place team...
Broncos rout Pine Hill for first victory
September 23rd, 2006
Senior running back Jason Martinez ran for three touchdowns and threw for three more for 291 yards of total offense as the Floyd Broncos earned their first win of the season in Albuquerque Saturday af...
Plans progress for downtown revitalization
September 23rd, 2006
Revitalization plans for downtown Portales have shown recent progress, and parties involved in several projects say the next 12-18 months could bring big changes.
Plans by the Portales MainStreet org...
ENMU kicks off homecoming week
September 23rd, 2006
“Under the Big Top” is the theme for this year’s Eastern New Mexico University homecoming, set to kickoff on Monday.
This will be the 68th year of homecoming at ENMU, said Janice Cowen, alumni...
Southern composure is fleeting at times
September 23rd, 2006
If there is one thing that I learned living in the South, it’s that a Southern lady maintains control no matter how badly her children act. A few weeks ago, after an absence of almost five years, I...
Religion, politics don’t belong together
September 23rd, 2006
A wonderful aspect of a free, capitalist society is that nearly everything is privately owned.
That applies to churches. They are owned by the order — Roman Catholics, Methodists, Baptists, Muslim...
U.N. General Assembly serves as reminder that world is crazy place
September 23rd, 2006
The opening days of the United Nations’ General Assembly debate were unusually entertaining last week. Americans heard Iran’s militant Islamic President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad rant about the evils of...
Group seeks to promoto Latino education
September 23rd, 2006
The odds were against Ricardo Arrendondo. No one in his family had ever entered a college classroom.
That did not stop him from earning his master’s degree in English.
The odds were also against Ro...
Texico residents allowed to go home
September 23rd, 2006
More than a dozen Texico residents were allowed to return to their homes around 2:30 p.m. Friday, two days after a truck accident resulting in a fuel spill forced their evacuation, according to Texico...
Church group protests N.M. funeral
September 23rd, 2006
RIO RANCHO — Members of a Kansas fundamentalist group that contends the deaths of U.S. soldiers are God’s punishment for America’s tolerance of homosexuality showed up at an Army soldier’s fun...
Accident claims life of Jal man
September 23rd, 2006
A 21-year-old Jal man is dead following a single- vehicle rollover early Friday morning in Roosevelt County, according to a press release from police.
Jared B. Hunter was traveling north on State Roa...
ENMU earns ‘A’ from graduating seniors
September 21st, 2006
Eastern New Mexico University received a good grade from students in its exiting senior satisfaction survey this spring.
The results show ENMU ahead of other the state’s five other four-year instit...
ENMU kicks off fine arts season
September 21st, 2006
Culture, class, sophistication, and a little reminiscing are just a few of the things coming to the High Plains this fall as the arts and entertainment schedule hits its stride at Eastern New Mexico U...
Farm safety is no laughing matter
September 21st, 2006
As the flames leapt through the metal grate, the spooked 8-year-old flinched before thrusting the hose forward, letting loose a stream of water. Zig-zagging it from side to side, she watched in satisf...
Hunger growing problem
September 21st, 2006
The number of people visiting food pantries, soup kitchens and shelters is growing, according to the executive director of the Food Bank of Eastern New Mexico.
Nancy Taylor said a survey showed more...
Happiness is a choice we should all make
September 21st, 2006
It has been said, “The happiest heart is one that beats for others.” I agree.
Preoccupied with oneself brings selfish misery. I’ve also heard that when a baby is born his or her little fists a...
Perfecting art of coffee drinking takes time
September 21st, 2006
I’m a novice when it comes to the art of coffee drinking. As a somewhat new sipper of this perked beverage, I’m envious of the grace and skill my parents exhibit in drinking coffee.
My first atte...
Legends are born from wild bullock tales
September 21st, 2006
“I’ve finally caught the wild bullock,” Marian told Dave over the phone.
“Bring a big gun!” she said.
It was a bright summer morning when Dave pulled into Marian’s stock farm in the nor...
Support of Kurds could be mutually beneficial
September 21st, 2006
In all the reporting on the Iraq war it is too seldom noted that one region of the country can tentatively be called a success story. The northern portion of the country dominated by Kurds, Muslims wh...
Greyhound soccer falls by 1 at WT
September 20th, 2006
CANYON, Texas — Itamar Keinan scored with 12 seconds left in the second half and the game-winner early in overtime to lead West Texas A&M to a 3-2 win over Eastern New Mexico University in a Southwe...
‘College Daze’ rodeo in town
September 20th, 2006
The Eastern New Mexico University rodeo team hosts the 43rd annual ‘College Daze rodeo’ beginning tonight and continuing through Saturday at Lewis Cooper Arena in Portales.
ENMU rodeo coach David...
Fuel spill causes evacuations
September 20th, 2006
About a dozen homes and businesses had to be evacuated and vehicular and train traffic curtailed Wednesday morning in Texico after a tractor-trailer overturned and spilled about 6,000 gallons of fuel,...
Charter school application voted down for second time
September 20th, 2006
The Portales Municipal Schools board had a quick redo on its earlier denial of the proposed Horace Mann School charter Wednesday. But the result after the formality was the same: Application denied.
...
Age just a number for veterans group
September 20th, 2006
In 1947, Richard “Gene” Pershall of Clovis was infatuated with the military and wanted to follow in his older brother’s footsteps. At the age of 15, he pestered his father to let him join the Ar...
ENMU gridders preparing for UCO
September 19th, 2006
Sure, the Eastern New Mexico University football team was happy with its 24-15 win over East Central on Saturday at Ada, Okla.
But as far as the Greyhounds are concerned, it’s all in a day’s work...
City council signs off on grant application
September 19th, 2006
Portales city councilors signed off on an application for a 2007 Community Block Development Grant that could provide street improvements in east Portales next year.
Community Development Director Je...
Majority of bees in local area Africanized
September 19th, 2006
The chances of eastern New Mexico residents encountering Africanized honey bees is increasing exponentially with each new colony, according to pest control experts.
Those experts are concerned encoun...
Hospital announces large August profit
September 19th, 2006
Roosevelt General Hospital administration reported a huge profit for the month of August during the regular board meeting Tuesday. Board members also discussed improved helicoper transport service and...
Floyd News
September 19th, 2006
Transitions
Birthdays: Fred Patterson, Chek Rippee, Christy Rippee Gainer
Anniversaries: Darwin and Sheri Chenault
Sports schedule
Thursday — 4:30 p.m., volleyball at Fort Sumner, junior high, J...
Elida News
September 19th, 2006
Residents hold centennial meeting
Centennial committee chairperson Lela Jo Holliday chaired a meeting of residents working on Elida’s centennial celebration recently. Mayor Kay Nuckols shared plans...
Small talk more than minor irritant
September 19th, 2006
I felt naked as I left for work Monday, but it was a good feeling.
A few blocks into my drive to work, I realized I left my cell phone at home, and it felt as if I were going to work while missing an...
Good Samaritans truly appreciated
September 19th, 2006
My husband and I came to Portales for a family reunion. While we were there our truck broke down at a red light out by the college. We were clear across town, no cell phone or anything.
Then these t...
Deteriorating ground conditions indicate Iraq still needs attention
September 19th, 2006
President Bush describes Iraq as a young but hopeful democracy with a “unity government,” a country in which “the sight of an old man pulling an election lever” terrifies al-Qaida members and...
Greyhounds make lone goal stand
September 18th, 2006
It may not have been a perfect outing, but the result was just fine with the Eastern New Mexico University men’s soccer team.
The Greyhounds made a first-half goal by junior defender Donnell Jackso...
School board set for another vote on charter school
September 18th, 2006
Portales Municipal School Superintendent Randy Fowler said written reasons for denial of the proposed Horace Mann Charter School will be presented during a special school board meeting at 6 p.m. Wedne...
Air Force asks for correspondence
September 18th, 2006
Proposed special ops aircraft and operations for Cannon Air Force Base were outlined at the Clovis Community College on Monday in the first of three meetings scheduled to gather public input for an En...
ENMU set for second Latino Leadership Summit
September 18th, 2006
Diego Espinoza said he helped start the Latino Leadership Summit to provide information and expose Hispanic students to a college setting.
The second annual summit featuring guest speakers, financial...
Robberies spike in Clovis
September 18th, 2006
In recent months there has been a spike in robberies in Clovis, bringing the number of cases for the year so far, with more than three months remaining, to about the same as the total for 2005, accord...
ENMU student detailing state park history
September 16th, 2006
Eastern New Mexico State Park No. 5 is almost forgotten, but an Eastern New Mexico University graduate student believes its history is an important link to the area’s past and the recreation residen...
Hounds grab first win at Northeastern State
September 16th, 2006
ADA, Okla. — Sophomore defensive end Randall Hutchinson returned an interception 30 yards for a first-quarter touchdown and junior quarterback Michael Benton scored on two short runs in the final pe...
Zias drop LSC match to WTAMU
September 16th, 2006
CANYON, Texas — Sarit Shenar posted a hat trick in the second half on Saturday to lead unbeaten West Texas A&M to a 4-1 victory over Eastern New Mexico University in a Lone Star Conference women’s...
Police Blotter
September 16th, 2006
The following is a sampling of calls made to Portales police dispatch in the last week:
Monday
—At 5:24 p.m.., a caller reported criminal damage on East Second Street. The caller stated a po...
Public Record
September 16th, 2006
The following marriages were recently filed in the Roosevelt County Courthouse:
—Mark A. Hernandez, 23, of Portales and Crystal A. Myers, 22, of Clovis.
—Eddie D. Overturf, 39, and Tina A....
Consistency key to good parenting skills
September 16th, 2006
Lately, my oldest daughter, Luisa, has been testing my ability to be a consistent parent. Every night, she asks to come in my bed when her younger sisters are asleep.
I have allowed her to do so on...
Lottery not only way to profit from luck
September 16th, 2006
I’ve always had a little bit of a gambler’s streak running through me, but never the extra money or lack of common sense needed to get serious about games of chance.
I’ve had more than my share...
Hewlett-Packard seemed to forget common ethics
September 16th, 2006
Hewlett-Packard long has been considered one of the premier American companies, especially because of what it called “the H-P Way.”
In his 2001 book, “Good to Great,” about the special facto...
Hounds take on improved East Central
September 16th, 2006
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East Central bounced back from a tough opener with a solid win last week at Angelo State.
Now it’s Eastern New Mexico University’s turn to see if it can accomplish the same feat....
Redmen rally late to edge Hounds
September 16th, 2006
Northeastern State men’s soccer coach Bobby Peterson wasn’t an overly happy camper Friday, except for one thing — his team won.
The Redmen fell behind late, but scored twice in the final seven...
ENMU cross country teams fourth, fifth at Tech
September 16th, 2006
LUBBOCK — Junior transfer Nimrod Lelei finished seventh in a time of 25 minutes, 7.64 seconds to lead Eastern New Mexico University’s men to a fourth-place team showing with 82 points on Friday in...
Day Trip: Fort Stanton offers historical getaway
September 15th, 2006
Fort Stanton, near Ruidoso, has had a varied and long history, but according to those working to preserve it, the former cavalry post remains in remarkably good condition.
Located in the shadow of th...
Shooting case difficult for investigators one year later
September 15th, 2006
At the edge of Sgt. Dan Aguilar’s desk are two cardboard expanding files stuffed with papers to the point of bursting.
They are the case files for 10-year-old Carlos Perez, who died a year ago Frid...
Dia de Las Familias takes place Saturday
September 14th, 2006
A bell rung by Father Idalgo on Sept. 16, 1810, signaled the start of Mexico’s fight for independence from Spain. The ensuing battle lasted for 10 years before independence was gained. Today the cel...
Portales students celebrate National Anthem Day
September 14th, 2006
A celebration, honoring “The Star-spangled Banner was held Thursday at the Portales Junior High School. At 9 a.m., faculty, staff and community members gathered to hear representatives from the Port...
Officials: Post 9-11 climate makes federal funding more attainable
September 14th, 2006
Area law enforcers and emergency responders agree the post-9/11 climate has made federal funding more attainable for local agencies.
Clovis/Curry County Emergency Management Director Ken De Los Santo...
United Way of Eastern New Mexico hosts breakfast kick-off in Portales
September 14th, 2006
Coffee and donuts are always a good way to start the day, and United Way of Eastern New Mexico volunteers are hoping it will be a good way to start their annual campaign as well.
UWENM will have its...
Hispanic needs shouldn’t be ignored
September 14th, 2006
Shame on our politicians!
As we celebrate National Hispanic Heritage Month, which begins today and runs through Oct. 15, some politicians are only concerned about being re-elected and are leaving mil...
Factory farming necessity in modern world
September 14th, 2006
“We must stop the cruel confinement systems used in modern corporate factory health care!”
“We must abolish the abusive practice of government-sponsored factory education systems where children...
Truth surrounding Sept. 11 attacks still long time coming
September 14th, 2006
The commemorations and endless coverage Monday highlighted an interesting fact. Five years on, America still has not come to terms with the terrorist attacks of Sept. 11, 2001. Despite the attacks bei...
Everyone needs place to hide sometimes
September 14th, 2006
Remember those wonderful days of childhood? We all had our favorite hiding places. Mine was in the fork of my grandmother’s peach tree.
It was just right for me to lie down, prop up my feet, eat pe...
Peanut producers participate in field day
September 13th, 2006
Area peanut producers and researchers came together yesterday for the annual Peanut Field Day that was held at several locations, throughout Roosevelt and Curry counties. The group gathered together t...
Africanized bees becoming bigger problem
September 13th, 2006
Problems with Africanized bees in Roosevelt County may be getting worse after a Portales woman was stung multiple times by bees in her back yard Tuesday.
That bee incident, as well as a few others th...
Floyd fun day is planned
September 13th, 2006
When the Nov. 30 fire roared through the community of Floyd, neighbors and friends rallied together to help one another out and save their community in the ensuing blaze.
On Saturday, the Floyd Lions...
Portales Municipal School board votes down proposed charter school
September 13th, 2006
Organizers of the proposed Horace Mann School were dealt a blow Wednesday as the Portales Municipal School board voted down its application to become the district’s first charter school.
“It’s...
Local Growth Management Committee sets framework for volunteer organiz...
September 13th, 2006
Framework for a volunteer organization and its oversight group was sketched Wednesday at a Local Growth Management Committee meeting.
The yet-to-be-formed volunteer organization will advise the Local...
Zia soccer downs Highlands
September 12th, 2006
LAS VEGAS, N.M. — Freshman forward Samantha Lawrence scored on a rebound of senior forward Megan Dozier’s shot in the 78th minute on Tuesday, lifting the Eastern New Mexico University women’s so...
ENMU kicks off Digital Cinema Arts degree program
September 12th, 2006
Digital Cinema Arts, a new degree program being offered at Eastern New Mexico University just approved this summer is starting to roll this fall.
While ENMU has been teaching film related classes for...
United Way celebrates start of fall campaign
September 12th, 2006
United Way of Eastern New Mexico officials are hoping to raise 9 percent more than last year’s goal of $482,005, or $525,385.
“It’s a reasonable goal,” Executive Director Erinn Burch said, ...
Officials to visit Hurlburt Field
September 12th, 2006
This Thursday, a group of local officials will board a military aircraft headed for Hurlburt Field, Fla., home of the Air Force Special Operations Command.
An AC-130U Gunship from Hurlburt will usher...
Military looks to change laws regarding payday loans
September 12th, 2006
Concerns over payday loans have military leaders looking for legal changes in the lending system.
Charles Brown, a former airman at Cannon Air Force Base, said he found himself in financial trouble...
Dinner honors General Lloyd ‘Fig’ Newton
September 12th, 2006
The Clovis/Curry County Chamber of Commerce is selling tickets for an appreciation dinner to honor retired Gen. Lloyd “Fig” Newton.
Newton served on the 2005 Base Realignment and Closure Commissio...
Floyd News
September 12th, 2006
Upcoming sports schedule
Floyd Lady Broncos volleyball teams will be traveling to Roy on Friday and Saturday for the Roy tournament. On Tuesday, junior high, JV and varsity squads will all be hosting...
Elida News
September 12th, 2006
Four win at 4-H rodeo finals
Four Elida participants competed in Carlsbad over the past weekend in the 4-H rodeo finals. Each of the students won a saddle in their events.
The four were: Jewlie Pai...
Board recommends TRICARE be realigned
September 12th, 2006
The Air Force, the only service opposed to creation of a Unified Medical Command, saw its arguments get strafed, rocketed and bombed during a meeting last week of the Defense Business Board, a group...
Mexico’s new president must act quickly to ensure economic growth
September 12th, 2006
Mexico’s Federal Electoral Judicial Tribunal has unanimously ruled that Felipe Calderon of the National Action Party (PAN) won the July 2 election as president.
In many ways this marks a triumph f...
Local fire chief recounts his part in rescue efforts
September 11th, 2006
As a lieutenant with the New York City Fire Department, Raul Muniz escaped death by mere minutes at the World Trade Center on Sept. 11, 2001. The Portales Fire Chief shared his story Monday morning at...
School board set to make decision on proposed charter school
September 11th, 2006
After a grueling public hearing Monday during its regular board meeting, Portales Municipal Schools board members are set to make a decision on a proposed charter school in Portales at a special meeti...
Proposed ethanol plant concerns neighbors
September 11th, 2006
Some days, a fine dust settles on her porch furniture and an odor washes through her neighborhood.
“I used to think someone was baking beans,” Marilyn Dottle said.
The dust — actually fine par...
ENMU men place 8th, women 9th
September 9th, 2006
ALBUQUERQUE — Junior Nimrod Lelei finished 12th in a field of 110 runners on Saturday as the Eastern New Mexico University men’s cross country team finished eighth out of 13 full teams in the Lobo...
Dallas Baptist women top ENMU
September 9th, 2006
DALLAS — Mandy Gomez scored twice in the second half on Saturday, rallying Dallas Baptist to a 3-2 victory over Eastern New Mexico in women’s college soccer.
Trailing 1-0 midway through the first...
Zias’ losing streak continues
September 9th, 2006
CANYON, Texas — Southeastern Oklahoma kept the Eastern New Mexico University volleyball team reeling on Saturday, sending the Zias to a 30-15, 25-30, 30-27, 30-23 setback in West Texas A&M’s Lady...
Lady Rams take fifth at Roswell
September 9th, 2006
The Portales Lady Ram volleyball team placed fifth in the annual Zia Invitational volleyball tournament in Roswell over the weekend.
The Lady Rams (7-3) were dropped into the consolation bracket imme...
Portales observes Literacy Day
September 9th, 2006
Literacy Day was celebrated Friday as volunteers from the Portales Altrusa Club and Eastern New Mexico University’s Zia basketball team visited Portales schools and childcare centers to read to the...
9-11 history still evolving
September 9th, 2006
Five years after the terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center and the Pentagon, the event Americans call 9/11 is still affecting people’s lives. According to local historians, the event is probab...
Foster grandparent program benefits many in community
September 9th, 2006
For some families, grandparents are the ties that bind a family together. But that blood-bond isn’t there for every child. In Portales that’s where a special group of volunteers steps up to the pl...
Some tragedies one never forgets
September 9th, 2006
Historic events good and bad stick in our memories but tragic historic events and where we were as they happened are burned onto our souls. So it seems with Sept. 11, 2001.
Anyone who was school-age...
Military must expect ordinarily extraordinary days
September 9th, 2006
Ordinary days in the life of military spouses are anything but ordinary. We are used to last-minute cancellations, constant change of plans and unexpected emergencies. A few weeks ago, I dealt with su...
America has ability to withstand all attempts at harm
September 9th, 2006
It is hard now to remember the feeling that swept over our country five years ago Monday. Our country, our people, had suffered a devastating and destructive attack by a shadowy but malignant force wh...
Zia losing skid hits seven
September 9th, 2006
CANYON, Texas — If nothing else, Texas-Permian Basin proved Thursday’s 3-2 volleyball win over Eastern New Mexico University was no fluke.
The Lady Falcons (4-7) beat ENMU in five games again on...
College funds may hold despite enrollment drops
September 9th, 2006
Colleges and universities in New Mexico that experienced drops in enrollment may not be penalized, according to New Mexico Higher Education Department Secretary Beverlee McClure.
The Department is c...
Defense motions denied
September 9th, 2006
Motions by the defense team for a Cannon airman charged with murder in connection with the death of his wife were denied during a hearing held this week at Cannon Air Force Base, according to a press...
Rams earn first win
September 9th, 2006
RATON — The Portales Rams gave first year head coach Andy Correll his first win as a Ram, as the Portales defense dominated the younger Raton Tigers (0-2) in Raton’s home opener, 13-0 Friday night...
Zia soccer falls to Midwestern State
September 7th, 2006
WICHITA FALLS, Texas — Midwestern State’s Ashley Hornisher scored off a penalty kick early in the second overtime Thursday to lift the Mustangs to a 2-1 victory over Eastern New Mexico University...
Northeastern steamrolls Hounds in opener
September 7th, 2006
TAHLEQUAH, Okla. — Junior running back Erick Hatchett and junior wide receiver Jarrett Byers scored three touchdowns apiece and Northeastern State ran away to a 42-7 victory over Eastern New Mexico...
Rams look for first win in Raton
September 7th, 2006
The Raton Tigers (0-1) host the Rams (0-2) tonight at Tiger stadium with both squads looking for that first victory.
“I’m excited, I think we’re better prepared for this (game) than we were for...
Cautious crossing benefits all
September 7th, 2006
It’s time once again to watch out for the flashing lights in area school zones as the school year kicks off.
Following the death of a James Elementary student the first week of school near her home...
Student housing gets regents’ final approval
September 7th, 2006
Eastern New Mexico University regents gave final approval on two student housing projects Thursday during their regular meeting.
The projects would provide student housing complexes at the Portales a...
Grandparents play important role in child’s upbringing
September 7th, 2006
Sunday is Grandparents Day and I am again reminded of special memories. My Grandmother’s singing left a life-long impression on me.
Granny’s singing filled every facet of her life. She sang whil...
Some things can only mean end of summer
September 7th, 2006
We know it’s coming every year, Old Man Winter, and yet here on the High Plains, where our wardrobe mostly consists of flip-flops, tank tops and shorts, we’re shocked when we feel that first chill...
Getting dirty is just part of farm wife’s job
September 7th, 2006
It was a case of naked dedication.
Dick had been to the state meeting. His committee had run late and it was after midnight when he got back to the ranch.
They were practicing fall calving in his p...
District attorney acted in best interest of justice
September 7th, 2006
Boulder, Colo., District Attorney Mary Lacy felt the need to explain herself amid questions about whether she should have spent the time and money pursuing a lead that didn’t pan out.
The explanat...
Hounds open season on road today
September 6th, 2006
If Northeastern State has an advantage against Eastern New Mexico University in tonight’s 6 p.m. (MDT) Lone Star Conference crossover football game in Tahlequah, Okla., it’s that the Redmen have a...
City approves bond for college housing project
September 6th, 2006
Portales City Council signed-off as a sponsor for the issuance of $14 million in bonds to build student housing at Eastern New Mexico University during Tuesday’s regular meeting.
“The city was as...
String-A-Longs reunite, perform local music festival
September 6th, 2006
After 42 years apart, the String-A-Longs have reunited to perform at the Clovis Music Festival.
The group will perform tonight during the opening night festivities. Performances by Tommy Roe and The...
Floyd News
September 5th, 2006
Birthdays
Chance Essary (4 years old)
Colby Whitecotton
Mary Lee,
Brantley Potter (4 years old).
Upcoming events
- Lions Club meets at 7 tonight at the Community Building.
- Seniors wi...
Elida News
September 5th, 2006
Centennial party
Elida will be celebrating its 100th birthday in 2007.
Contact Sandra Monks if you would like to do something special for the birthday party.
If you are going to enter a pictu...
Choice can work against veterans
September 5th, 2006
The Senate voted on Aug. 3 to allow paid attorneys, for the first time in over a century, to represent veterans in filing disability claims with the Department of Veterans Affairs.
“It’s like inv...
Letter to the Editor: Bush Administration must be stopped
September 5th, 2006
It has to be said: This administration is rapidly palpably losing whatever might be left of its collective grip on reality.
The last efforts by Cheney, Rumsfeld and others to paint dissenters as, ag...
New Orleans' Mayor Nagin little too edgy
September 5th, 2006
Ray Nagin must find it hard to walk with a foot perpetually lodged in his mouth. The New Orleans mayor was at it again last week, trashing New York’s Ground Zero rebuilding efforts in a pathetic att...
Boring tax untapped revenue source
September 5th, 2006
I’m not what you’d call a 9-to-5 worker — maybe more like 4-to-1. It means a lot of late nights, whether I’m working or not.
It also means near-midnight snack runs — like a few nights ago a...
Greyhounds routed in conference opener
September 5th, 2006
WICHITA FALLS, Texas — Sun Potter’s hat trick and stingy defense helped Midwestern State roll past Eastern New Mexico University 6-0 on Sunday in a Southwest Soccer Conference men’s soccer match...
Sept. 3, 2006 Floyd School News
September 3rd, 2006
Upcoming events
No classes Monday in observance of Labor Day. There will be school Friday.
New faces
Several new staff have been added at Floyd schools. They are: Third grade teacher Allana Essary;...
Sept. 3, 2006 Portales Junior High News
September 3rd, 2006
School band ready to perform
Under Band Director Cindy Stone, junior high band students are preparing for their first performances. The entire band will march with the high school band at the home foo...
Sept. 3, 2006 Honors
September 3rd, 2006
Iremonger
Air Force Airman Andrew J. Iremonger has graduated from basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base, San Antonio, Texas.
A 2005 Portales High School graduate, he is the son of...
Sept. 3, 2006 Engagement
September 3rd, 2006
Dement/Bollema
Stan and Gail Dement announce the engagement and approaching marriage of their daughter, Carley Dement to Richard Bollema, son of Andy and Lori Bollema, all of Portales.
The cou...
Sept. 3, 2006 Birth
September 3rd, 2006
McGregor
Audrey Morgan McGregor was born July 4, 2006, to Jason and Lori McGregor of Clovis at Plains Regional Medical Center in Clovis.
She weighed 7 pounds, 11 ounces. She has one brother, Av...
Sept. 3, 2006 Wedding
September 3rd, 2006
Gamble/Prothro
Ziggy Gamble of Austin and George Michael Prothro of Clovis were joined in marriage Aug. 12 at the Blackwater Draw Archaeological Site.
The Rev. James Laljer performed the profou...
Snacks coming on next show
September 3rd, 2006
Information on making after school snacks, gifts ideas for kids to make, and recipes and ideas to “spice up” your next party will be the featured topics on “Creative Living” at noon on Tuesday...
"Gnaws" will rule the world
September 3rd, 2006
Here at the Old Reporters’ Retirement Home, I’m spicing up each day by writing a horror story. It’s a TV documentary inspired by an actual event. Hollywood will love it. It’ll star Arnold Schw...
Was Pluto's status really that important?
September 3rd, 2006
Things were looking so good for Pluto a couple of weeks ago.
Scientists meeting in the Czech Republic voted to admit three more heavenly bodies to the family of “planets” orbiting our sun. This p...
Being 'bugged' is inevitable
September 3rd, 2006
One of my favorite short stories is Kafka’s “Metamorphosis,” where Gregor Samsa wakes up as a gigantic insect and has to deal with his newfound identity. I like this story because it deals with...
Clippers make a hairy situation
September 3rd, 2006
Their electric buzz brings back childhood nightmares I thought I had put behind me. The dreaded hair clippers were out again at mom’s house last weekend.
Like an enlistee in the armed services, my...
Freshmen make adjustment at ENMU
September 3rd, 2006
Editor’s note: With the fall semester at Eastern New Mexico University beginning this past week, the PNT decided to talk to freshmen about making the adjustment to college life.Mil...
Sept. 3, 2006 Police Blotter
September 3rd, 2006
The following is a sampling of calls made to Portales police dispatch in the past week. According to the reports:
Monday
• At 9:31 a.m. a caller reported damage to a cell tower at 2342 SRR 27.
Tue...
Sept. 3, 2006 Public Record
September 3rd, 2006
The following marriages were recently filed in the Roosevelt County Courthouse:
• Kerry D. Walsh, 41, and Cristy J. Brakebill, 41, both of Portales
• Bruce C. Nixon, 25, and Tahnee M. Nicho...
Tucker death without suspect three years later
September 3rd, 2006
It was a late Thursday night when sheriff’s deputies were called — a Clovis man was found by his family, shot to death at the business he owned.
Three years later investigators still don’t kno...
Mules lead Rams when game called
September 2nd, 2006
BLACKWATER DRAW — Mother Nature did what the Portales defense couldn’t do Friday night: Stop the Muleshoe aerial attack.
With just under two minutes remaining in the first half, and with the Mule...
Day Trip: Silent Wings Museum
September 2nd, 2006
Silent Wings Museum in Lubbock is dedicated to the World War II experience from the perspective of the glider pilots who flew in every major invasion of that war. The focal piece of the museum is a re...
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